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Webster 1913 Edition


Lyssa


Lys′sa

(lĭs′sȧ)
,
Noun.
[NL. See
Lytta
.]
(Med.)
Hydrophobia.
☞ The plural (Lyssæ) has been used to signify the pustules supposed to be developed under the tongue in hydrophobia.

Definition 2024


Lyssa

Lyssa

See also: lyssa

English

Proper noun

Lyssa

  1. A female given name
    • 2002, Karle Dickerson, Joanna Campbell, Hoofprints in the snow
      It was mornings like this when Lyssa really appreciated the indoor arena.
    • 2005, Anya Bast, Seasons of Pleasure: Summer and Autumn
      Anaisse sank down to the carpet in order to look her in her eye. She smiled. "My name is Anaisse. Where is your mother, Lyssa?"
    • 2007, Vesta F Spicer, Alyssa
      Lyssa, that's what I want to find out. Will you think about it?

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German

Noun

Lyssa f (genitive Lyssa, no plural)

  1. rabies.

Synonyms

lyssa

lyssa

See also: Lyssa

English

Noun

lyssa (uncountable)

  1. rabies